The New Orleans Pelicans (1-6) and Dallas Mavericks (2-5) will meet in the NBA on Wednesday night. Tipoff from the American Airlines Center is set for 8:30 p.m. ET in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on KFAA.
The Mavericks are 8.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Mavericks -8.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Dallas is a -310 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +255 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 5.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Picks, Prediction
- Pelicans vs Mavericks pick: Max Christie Over 18.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)
My Mavericks vs. Pelicans best bet is on Max Christie over 18.5 points + rebounds + assists, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Odds for Wednesday, November 5
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -115 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +255 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -105 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -310 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Preview
By Chris Prince
There is so much usage to go around in this Mavericks' offense with Anthony Davis on the sidelines, and guard Max Christie has really stepped up in his absence.
In the two games that Davis has missed, Christie has averaged 33 minutes and delivered games of 24 and 27 points + rebounds + assists.
This number is already up to 20.5 on a few books.
The Mavericks get a great spot here against a Pelicans team that ranks 29th in defensive efficiency this season and is also playing on a back-to-back.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Betting Prediction, Best Bet
- Max Christie Over 18.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Mavericks vs Pelicans Betting Trends
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